Has The U.S. Avoided A Recession?
Concerns about a potential U.S. recession are beginning to wane, partly due to a September drop in the national unemployment rate. However,...
The Rising Cost Of Homeowner’s Insurance
With hurricanes Helen and Milton causing an estimated $50 billion dollars each in damages, it’s no surprise that homeowner’s...
What To Expect When The TCJA Expires
You may be surprised to learn that the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) for individual taxpayers (also known as the Trump Tax Cuts) was...
2025 Social Security Payroll Tax Limit Increase
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a higher threshold for earnings subject to Social Security payroll taxes. Set by the...
Good News! As Inflation Slows, Mortgage Interest Rates Are Falling
According to BankRate.com, as of September 17, 2024, the current average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate is 6.34%, down five basis...
Another 2024 Government Shutdown Looms On October 1st
Congress is headed for another potential government shutdown as the House of Representatives battles over the SAVE Act. The Republican...
Are You Prepared For Higher Income Taxes In 2026?
No one can predict what the U.S. tax rates will be 20 to 30 years from now but one fact remains: current rates are the lowest they’ve...
Congress Considering New Bill To Boost COLAs For Retirees
For several years, advocates for retirees have argued that the formula used to calculate Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) does not...
A Reality Check For Gen X Pre-Retirees Working For Uncle Sam
If you’re among the estimated 65 million Generation X Americans born in 1965 through 1981, your financial security in retirement may be...
Living Expenses Over A 25-Year Retirement Average More Than $800,000
A recent article posted on CNBC.com reveals that you’d need as much as $1 million or more to cover a 25-year retirement in a number of...
